Heterogeneous direct rebound effect: Theory and evidence from the Energy Star program

Bixuan Sun

Energy Economics, 2018, vol. 69, issue C, 335-349

Abstract: Improvements in energy efficiency change the relative prices of energy services and thus the consumption of those services. This so-called direct rebound effect changes the energy savings that improved efficiency might otherwise achieve. This paper develops a theoretical model that shows the sign of the direct rebound effect depends on the type of energy service. Empirical evidence from the 2009 Residential Energy Consumption Survey data shows a negative direct rebound effect for Energy Star dishwashers and a potentially positive direct rebound effect for Energy Star air conditioners. Negative rebound effects amplify energy savings, while positive rebound effects offset energy savings from using more efficient technologies.

Keywords: Direct rebound effect Energy; Energy efficiency; Energy Star (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D12 O13 O33 Q38 Q41 Q48 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2017.11.025

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